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Saturday, June 25, 2016

MOVIE REVIEW: INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE

Roland Emmerich returns to the helm for this long-awaited sequel to the 1996
blockbuster Roland Emmerich. Fearful of another attack, the nations of Earth
have teamed up against their common enemy -- the extraterrestrials who brought
humanity to the brink of extinction. Using recovered alien technology to
bolster their defenses, the alliance braces itself for another invasion. Jeff
Goldblum and Bill Pullman reprise their roles from the original film, while Liam
Hemsworth, Jessie Usher, and Maika Monroe are among the new additions to the
cast. ~ Daniel Gelb, Rovi

Rated PG-13 for sequences of Sci-Fi Action, Destruction
and Some Language

Runtime: 2 hr. 0 min.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Review:

Independence Day: Resurgence is a massive summer
blockbuster that’s as dumb as it is loud.The good thing about it is that the film never really feels like a chore
and rarely bores throughout.It’s a
silly film and that will affect people’s enjoyment of it.The spectacle is impressive but less
impressive than it was 20 years ago when it seemed groundbreaking.The comedy is about as broad as humanly
possible, as if one of the six writers on the project wanted to make sure they
recycled as many jokes as possible while trying not to offend.We get a run through of returning characters
and some are killed off unceremoniously while other still play vital
roles.The first act also, makes it a
point to let the audience know that Will Smith’s character had died in the 20
years since the original film, explaining away Smith absence.Sadly, the new characters aren’t terribly
engaging or interesting but the film does throw in a African Warlord and a high
speed school bus vs. giant alien chase because why not.Independence Day: Resurgence isn’t going to
set the world on fire like the original but it’s surprisingly light disaster
film that’s eager to please.

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Back in March of 2006 I started to write up reviews and have been at it ever since.
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